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Dhofar, Oman

Ankhalāt

Ankhalāt is a locality in Dhofar, Oman, 593 m above sea level, close to the sea. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now26°C
Best timeFeb · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time21:17
17.11° N, 54.51° EElevation 593 mUTC+4 · Gulf Standard Time
The year in Ankhalātweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec92October
October: high / low26° / 21°
Rain this month8mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeFeb · Nov–Dec

Best: Feb · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Ankhalāt at a glance

Best time to visitFeb · Nov–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in May

Coolest month17°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

146 mm of rain

Driest monthNovember

3 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

May

Weather in Ankhalāt

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
26°C

Clear · wind 10 km/h · humidity 81%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct30°24°
Fri23 Oct29°23°
Sat24 Oct29°23°
Sun25 Oct29°24°
Mon26 Oct30°24°
Tue27 Oct30°25°
Wed28 Oct30°24°
Thu29 Oct29°24°
Fri30 Oct29°23°
Sat31 Oct29°24°

When to go to Ankhalāt

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score959694907983617496929898
High22°23°25°27°28°28°25°25°25°26°25°23°
Low17°18°20°22°24°24°23°22°21°21°20°18°
Rain (mm)510132124501469430837
Wet days22313214101111
Sea25°25°26°28°29°28°25°24°25°27°28°26°

What's on in Ankhalāt

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Oman seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Ankhalāt

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Ankhalāt

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ankhalāt?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ankhalāt.
What is the hottest month in Ankhalāt?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Ankhalāt?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ankhalāt?
July is the wettest month with about 146 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Ankhalāt?
The sea is warmest in May at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 24°C.